How and in what ways was Andrew Jackson the voice of the common man? Was that a good thing?
The period from Jackson’s inauguration as president up to the Civil War is known as the Era of the Rise of the Common Man. This period created great change in issues such as; slavery, Indians, westward mobility, and balance of power between the executive and the legislative branches of government. Andrew Jackson's term from 1829 to 1837 as president began a new era in American politics. Jackson was the first president of the United States who was born in humble circumstances. All of the previous politicians and presidents gained ‘superiority’ due to their; family background, wealth, prestige, and/or education. Andrew Jackson’s election showed that any man could be elected, you didn't have to have a starting advantage. The election started the 'age of the common man'. Andrew Jackson changed the face of American Politics by implementing his own strong will, erasing the past perception of elitism in politics, and changing legislature to benefit the people instead of his own political career He became a figure due to his ability to overcome early life struggles and his overwhelming successes as an adult. Despite all his accomplishments, Jackson downplayed his past successes to suit the public's belief
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other important aspect of Jackson’s involvement in “the era of the common man” came from Jackson’s personal life. Jackson, the son of an immigrated scots-Irish American, came from a humble upbringing. He built his own empire through his military career as well as a slaveholder in the south. Jackson had lived the American dream, transforming himself from a poor born scots-Irish American into a wealthy, cunning leader. This idolized the and created the idea that any man, no matter their education, upbringing, or social status, could run the